1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (200 HP) has 156 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 657 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Peugeot 203 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 203 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
